Here is the planning thread for a Role Play called "War of the Ring - The Aftermath". The main thread has get to be established yet as the concept is in its final stages of development.<BR><BR>The RP is based in the immediate aftermath of the War of the Rings. A new king has come to Gondor. Mordor is in ruins, its forces scattered upon the downfall of Sauron. The elves are leaving and a new age has come to Middle-earth. Lawlessness born of the desperation of people trying to survive in a war torn land is rife. Ruffians roam the wilds, thieves and murderers the cities and towns. Those that had found themselves on the loosing side of the war flee to escape the inevitable justice of the new king. Descendant of Elendil, the might of Numenor is strong in King Elessar and justice he is determined to bring to the lands. For peace can only follow after justice is achieved and the wrongs of Mordor and Orthanc are righted.<BR><BR>Within in this chaotic environment, rulers of Gondor (Aragorn and Arwen), Rohan (Eomer), Mirkwood (Thranduril) and Lothlorien (Celeborn) have banded together in an concerted effort to drive lawlessness out and bring wanted war criminals to justice. The highways are being rebuilt and order restored, and the infrastructure of Mordor's terror is being systematically dismantled. Orcs are being hunted down, populations of goblins erradicated and traitors to the Free Peoples tried in the various courts of the land.<BR><BR>Based on this background, there are a number of possible roles to play. The RP will need those who are working to hunt down criminals and bring them to justice, and those attempting to elude escape. Lords, soldiers, rangers, bounty hunters, individuals seeking personal vengeance, spies, thieves, assassins, murderors, someone wanting peace after the terror and disquiet.<BR><BR><BR>The actual RP will not commence until we have gathered together those TORCer's that expressed an interest in this RP on the OOC thread for the Wandering Inn 2.0. <BR><BR>If you'd like to join, please post your character audition here. We'll need to know who you'll be playing, what role they're taking, polt and the basic storyline for them.<BR><BR>For example, this is how Naiore will be participating:<BR><BR>Naiore, Ravener of the highest rank within her Order of Mordor, is a fugitive. Throughout the 2nd and 3rd ages, Naiore preyed upon the populaces of Gondor, Rohan, Harad and Mirkwood (with occassional forrays into Lothlorien). She is implicated in the deaths of Celebrimbor and Gil-Galad, the dreadfull battle of the Gladden Fields and numerous crimes throughout the lands. The downfall of Morder cast her adrift. The Free Peoples hunt for her and her sister Raveners. Unlike her sisters, Naiore shuns her former allies as she sees them as a threat. One by one, Raveners are hunted down, questioned and executed in their native lands.<BR><BR>Throwing aside all the comforts of her rank and previous life, Naiore is like flotsam and jetsam, drifting from place to place, seeking a haven. She appears like any other elven maiden, manners of a highly born noble. She moves, seeking out the spies and intelligence networks that could betray her and destroys them, seeking out some way to continue her life, trying to elude the long arm of Lothlorien, the seat of remaining Noldorin elves in the 4th age. Although each nation has assumed the responsibility of seeing to their respective criminals, such is Naiore's crimes that all nations seek her. She moves through city streets, her appearance and elven cunning able to guise what she is, able to eke an existence out with petty crime.<BR><BR>Her plot will be eluding capture and the hangman's noose, and finding a new place for herself in this new world.<BR><BR>It is hoped that this RP will allow for the ongoing development of Role Playing - specifically collaborative writing. You are welcome to join if you have an idea and are prepared to:<BR><BR>1) Write posts that provide detail, plot, description and something for others to respond to.<BR><BR>2) Ddevelop plot and character through interaction with others.<BR><BR>3) Offer feedback (good or otherwise) and accept it from others. It's a development process and noone gets it right all the time.<BR><BR><img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif"border=0>

Aloha good lookin'!!!! <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif"border=0><BR><BR> I am VERY interested in participating, but I am not going to post my character audition yet. I want to make sure that I know what role I wish to play and I need to flesh out the character a little bit more in my mind.<BR>I will be posting it soon though. Just keeping you up to date...

Hey there sexy! <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif"border=0><BR><BR>I look forward to seeing what you come up with. If you want to collaborate or bounce some ideas off me, you're welcome to. <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif"border=0><BR><BR>The environment of this RP is such that most characters could find a place here.

Ok... My character <b>Hanasían</b> will be in it as Chief Ranger of the Dúnedain. He succeeded Halbarad when he was killed to 2nd under Aragorn, and became Chieftan when Aragorn assumed his Kingship. I have more to add to this but I am awaiting word from the person who owns certain names and ideas I wish to use and build off of in another RP. <u>More to come</u>!<BR><BR>I would recommend that any developed characters should be posted in the Character Archive for easy reference. Leslie Elf Warrior has it so a link on the first post will take you tho that character, which is nice. I will try and fill in Hanasían there soon.

Just as well this is the OCC thread for Naiore's about to do something out of character.... she's about to do a happy dance to welcome Snowdog to this RP!<BR><BR>Tell anyone that the last Ravener of Mordor was doing a happy dance and she will hunt you down <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif"border=0><BR><BR>Our pleasure to have you along for the ride. <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif"border=0><BR><BR>Naiore's character, such that it is thus far, is in Character Archives. The suggestion is a sound one.<BR><BR>Jason, as we're presently posting in Wandering Inn, please let me know when you do settle on your character for this RP whether Naiore and Jason know each other, and if they do in what sense... if you get my drift <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif"border=0> (enemies, fellow professionals in the same line of work, allies, lovers or not at all).<BR><BR>FYI - my opening post for the IC thread, when we start, will place Naiore in Dol Amroth, having just dispatched another spy that may be able to identify her to authorities.<BR>

I have always played the same character before, but his background will not fit into this time frame, so I think I may go for one of the high elves not yet left ME. I'll post more when I've thought it out.

I am very interested in joining this thread, but I'm not sure which character I would like to use yet. I'd like to see what kinds of characters everyone else decides to play before trying to choose sides, just to add some balance. While I would love to play Tempest, I want to see how she would fit before finally deciding.

Welcome indeed both Tempest and Leofric. <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif"border=0><BR><BR>The decision regarding characters is ultimately yours, and a good mix makes for a good role play IMHO.<BR><BR>So thus far we have:<BR><BR>A ranger - played by Snowdog<BR>A Noldorin Elf - played by Leofric (if he so decides <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif"border=0>)<BR>A mortal man?? (yet to be confirmed) - played by JasonChase<BR>A Ravener (also a Noldorin Elf) - played by Naiore<BR><BR>Jason will be able to confirm, but I imagine his character would be of the ilk of the ruffians, scoundrels and criminals that are being cleaned up. Of course, he may well have his own ideas on the matter and so I am likely to be proved wrong.<BR><BR>Tempest, you're a wonderful RPer and so I look forward to learning more of your character in due course. <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif"border=0><BR><BR>Leofric, rohir or Noldo regardless, you are welcome indeed. <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif"border=0><BR><BR>

<BR>Naboo, I think I shall trust your judgement. <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif"border=0><BR><BR>If you believe that Nisin's character has a role to play in the aftermath of the War of the Rings, then she's more than welcome.<BR><BR>Perhaps as a unsettled survivor, searching for some peace and trying to avoid getting caught in the machinations of the "king's justice" and the darkness that is being swept before it.

Aloha gang!!!!<BR><BR>I am thinking the character I portray in this thread, will be a mercenary/bounty hunter. He is....neutral. He would kill the king of Gondor as easily as he would Sauromon(sp), at least he'd try. He's out for himself and himself alone. Thing that matter to him are himself and money. And of course fulfilling a contract, one does not good a good reputation by fudging a contract.<BR><BR>As for this Jason Chase and Naiore knowing each other....<BR><BR>They may have fought on the same side in a battle....and later against each other. <BR><BR>FOR THE RECORD...I know little to nothing about the world and history of Middle Earth....if this won't fit, let me know. Or if it's an OK idea, throw out some suggestions...<BR><BR>Thanks

Sounds good Jason.<BR><BR>Any questions concerning background history can be answered here, so worries about that. <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif"border=0><BR><BR>I think I shall create the IC thread, rather than wait around any longer. Of course, there's no reason why others cannot join later.<BR><BR>So, in the next hour, the RP thread will be alive! <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif"border=0>

Aloha!!!<BR><BR>2 questions...<BR><BR>1)Do we all start in Dol Amroth? Does it matter?<BR><BR>2)Any suggestions as to who I am working for? Will I get hired in the beggining of the thread by another PC?<BR><BR>Just don't want to ruin anything...

I’ve decided to go with the elf character as a change from Rohan. His name will be Nesséro and he is (as suggested by Naoire) of Noldoran descent, he is not however of any great age in elf terms, maybe just 500 or so years old. He rides with and is an honorary Swan Knight and is accordingly very upright and noble and quite serious for an elf. He grew up in Lothlorien and thus knows (but not well) Galadriel and Celeborn. He commands a company of fifty or so mounted soldiers under the authority of Prince Imrahil whom he does know well. Anything else I think of I will add as I go along (don’t worry no super powers or magical pets will appear).<BR><BR>Basic description – Typical Noldor type elf, very tall, dark brown hair and light grey eyes. <BR>

Oooh...Nice...Let me in, yes?<BR><BR><BR>Character profile(A brief one):<BR>On the run from authorities in Dol Amroth after accidentally killing a merchant in a bar brawl by accident, she has two different groups chasing after her; The mechant's family and the authorities, who are corrupted, and have decided to immediately prosecute her under promises of riches from the merchant's family. <BR><BR>A young girl of no more than fourteen, and as long-limbed as a stork, with a herbal scent to her, light and fresh and clean, with dark, tilted eyes, with a light of mischief in them, and the hint of a smile on her lips, as if in memory or anticipation of a prank. She was dressed in a white cotton blouse, with brown narrow, divided skirts, originally meant for riding, with a white ribbon braided into her black hair, topped off with a pair of boots, which were still good, a little worn, the leather cracked here and there, but still wearable and well broken-in to fit her feet. And for her weapon of choice, she carried a quarterstaff, which was about two inches thick, and about a foot taller than she was. Her name was Alayna and she was a gambler, looking for worthwhile competitors, for she had met none her match, and was looking for one who would prove worthy. She was lucky, rather lucky, and could never lose, despite however well the last person managed to throw. <BR><BR>She loathes the authorites and trusts no one, for none can be trusted in her book. Everyone she trusted has betrayed her, and she fears for her life. Even though on the outside she is happy-go-lucky, the inside of her is an insecure young girl, who has a mistrust of all adults, for even her parents have betrayed her trust. She crys once in a while, but only when she is alone. All in all, she is just lonely, and searching for her place in the fabric of time, all the while hoping to discover someone who will love and care for her.<BR><BR><BR>Don't worry. I have tried very hard to improve my posts, and I don't like magic pets.<BR>If there's anything unsatisfactory, just let me know.<BR>Is this better now?<BR><BR>

Okay, I posted in the thread and I decided to use Tempest. I think she'll work pretty well because Sauron's defeat has thrown her out into the wind without any real purpose anymore, though I suspect she will try to use her influence for evil rather than good. <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif"border=0>

Thanks Tempest! Good to have you with us.<BR><BR>Tobias, could you give us more detail please. What role will your character be playing? What plot or storyline do you foresee for her right now?<BR><BR>It's important to have a clear starting point in mind for this sort of RP, so more detail would be great. <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif"border=0><BR><BR>I look forward to hearing more from you soon.

Well Hanasían made his entry and is in Minas Trith at the moment. Hope the dialog makes sense to every one. the "" stuff is others talking, and the '' stuff is Hanasian talking.<BR>Good to write RP with you again Tempest!

Hi, lemme in please! <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif"border=0><BR><BR>However, I won't be posting to the thread until I'm out of the Wandering Inn and Ball threads completely, as I've very limited time and can't deal with more on my plate than I have at the moment. So, if you'll be patient with me for a week or so, I'll come in then.<BR><BR>I think I'm going to stick with Nienjah, as I'm just starting to feel comfortable with writing her, but I'll think about it some more and post definitively tomorrow. You can check out her back story etc in the Character Archives in the meanwhile if you like, but I may change my mind and go with another character.<BR><BR>Let me know if all is acceptable.<BR>

Let's see, I foresee that her storyline would be a helper to one of the main characters, and that is because I can't post that often. She will make her entry in a bar brawl, and you can meet her anytime after it. She will then be on the run and will hopefully meet one of you for help. I will post once I am sure that everything has been clarified.<BR>Her role, I would guess would be one of a gambler's. Rather cocky, and fun-loving, but still rather alert and sly. Not a hero's role, but more like one of a supporting character, the kind that add more life to the story.<BR>Any more information that you require, I will be delighted to submit it. I am sorry for being so vague, for I have a rough idea for my character, and am still rather unsure as to how I will fit in. I will comlete my character's bio, so please refer, if it's not too much trouble.

<BR>Hi Novice... Nienjah will be a welcome addition to our bad guys.<BR><BR>So far Snowdog is playing the only good guy. Leofric has yet to post, but he will when he is able and so that will bring the tally up to 2.<BR><BR>Tobias, is your character allied to good or bad? If she is neutral, then may I suggest she would make a great goodie? Afterall, with her gaming and bar habitat, she is likely to notice the shadier characters as they move about in their underworld. Your character would make a great informant or intelligence gatherer, fitting right in and not being an established part of Mordor's infrastructure (thus not immediately noticeable by those that are like Naiore, Tempest and Nienjah).<BR><BR>This is just an idea and would even up the balance between good and evil and give your character some plot to follow rather than random interraction with the main characters.<BR><BR>Just a suggestion that in my opinion would work well. OF course, I expect everyone else to let me know what they think of it. <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif"border=0><BR><BR>Snowdog... great post! Sets the scene for the Free People's well. I'm referencing Prince Imrahail, so let me know if there is anything in particular you think I should mention when doing so.<BR><BR>For example, I have hinted that Imrahail and Elessar are aware of Naiore's string of organised "hits"... I was thinking of adding further on that Elessar had warned Imrahail that Raveners may yet still exist despite the believed execution of that Order. In time, two and two may or may not be put together and the murders linked to a Ravener still surviving. I don't wish to throw a fly in your plot ointment so let me know.<BR><BR>Tempest, I look forward to encountering you! Should make for an interesting meeting, these two women. <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif"border=0><BR><BR>Great start everyone!

Hello again.<BR><BR>Yep, Nienjah it will be, but I'm not sure she'll necessarily be associated with the bad guys--playing both sides against the middle is more likely, as it would be more amusing for her--intrigue and amusement being her middle names.<BR><BR>At this stage of ME history, Nienjah has just returned to the northwest after centuries of living as a very successful courtesan in Far Harad and even further south. She is returning because she encountered elves for the first time in her life amongst the embassadors of Elessar who came south to negotiate peace and trade etc. and the encounter with the Eldar stirred her personal skeletons which she now wants to explore.<BR><BR>Nienjah has a decidedly malicious intent as far as the Eldar go, but they are fading in any case and I think she may quite like Men (the powerful, good looking ones, that is <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif"border=0> )<BR><BR>Anyway, I shall read along with the thread until I'm disentangled with the other threads and I can do the story some justice.<BR>

I can certainly understand the attraction of remaining "neutral"... however I am leaning at this point towards the belief that there is no neutrality in this RP.<BR><BR>In such turmoil as the early 4th age, I can see little room for grey areas. Preying on the Eldar or the Free Peoples would result in Nienjah being characterised as an enemy and hence part of the sweep to clear ME of evil.<BR><BR>It will be interesting to see what happens to Nienjah in this instance. She may well be lumped in with uneasy bed fellows from Mordor and the underbelly of society that feeds off war. They're all part of the sweep as I understand it.<BR><BR>I guess that's what I was referring to in the good or bad sides. Good are those doing the sweep. Bad are those being swept. Bounty hunters may be good in this context. Nienjah may be bad in that context too, particularly if her malicious intentions are realised.<BR><BR>The relativity of righteousness is quite an interesting concept... I think this will be an intriguing experiment with this idea. <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif"border=0><BR><BR>Once again, only my opinions and no more than that. This is shaping up nicely as RP with lots of interesting things and themes going on.<BR><BR>

Aloha gang!!<BR><BR>As for me, my character will actually be working for the side of light this time, merely as a payday and nothing more. <BR>However, I think I am going to wait and let the story develope a bit, because I have very, very little Tolkien knowledge. I do not know enough about locations and such. <BR>I am only reading the Hobbit now, and I'd hate to say something and sound like a total idiot or ruin the story/landscape/histore of Middle Eart for everyone involved...<BR>So once again, I'll be playing, just not right away...<BR><BR><BR>"Who's your bud?"<BR>"Shaggy..."<BR>"Uh-huh, and who's my best pal?"<BR>"SCOOBY DOO!?"<BR><img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif"border=0>

Hmmmm, a good JasonChase... interesting concept! <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif"border=0> Looking forward to your entry. <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif"border=0><BR><BR>Naboo, from what you've told me of your plans I can't wait to see you join us either. Go baby, go! <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif"border=0><BR><BR>I guess I'll post to move Naiore along a bit as noone seems to have entry plans that involve her.

It's a deal. I'll play a neutral person most of the time, but when you need Alayna, you can always find her, without much difficulty, and she will help you. She will probably found near the shadier side of the city. Dol Amroth is near the harbor... Right? I'll do my first post now. This is just how she got into all the deep trouble, and little more. If there are any mistakes in my posts, please point them out.

Perhaps I am mistaken, but it was my understanding that Dol Amroth is built on a river bank. I may have this mixed up with another settlement, but it was for this reason I referenced docksides for my post concerning that location.<BR><BR>I have moved Naiore along into the next day, heading on her way visit her "old pal" Eomer. I've seeded a few hints as to what she's up to, her frame of mind and so forth.<BR><BR>She's seen to the informants in Dol Amroth, and Minas Tirith had taken care of it themselves in their fervour surrounding the return of the king. I've yet to decide if Naiore will appear in Edoras or not. It seems likely, although another idea may seem better in the meanwhile.<BR><BR>Naiore, being elven, will be prone to the melancholy that afflicts her kindred. She's seriously questioning why she's even bothering to evade the authorities. Afterall, she is utterly alone and homeless. It's only her driving thirst for answers concerning the darker side to people's natures that keeps her going, and hence predicates her need to stop the net closing on herself.<BR><BR>I plan to have Naiore in Fangorn reasonably soon, perhaps blending days and nights together as her grief blurs details, unless others wish to interact with her before hand. <BR><BR>Fangorn will be a "critical event" for this character, dark and fey woods for a dark and fey elf. She has a habit of loosing herself in wild places to revitalise her senses, and after recent times, Naiore is one sensualist in need of revitalisation <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif"border=0> .<BR><BR>P.S - You know Jason, no need to fret over mistakes. If you have any questions, you know you can post them here and we'll all do our best to help... or you could e-mail us if you prefer. I know you know mine (elora_starsong@hotmail.com) and I'd be happy to help out.<BR><BR>As for sounding like an idiot - I think I have the market cornered on that so no need to worry about such things. <img src="http://www.tolkienonline.com/mb/i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif"border=0>

Some things which I may have forgot to mention:<BR><BR>I can post only on Tuesday and Saturdays, that is, if you want good posts. I am still a student, and mom won't let me near the computer on wkdays. I will ensure that when I post, it will be good. That is one reason why I have picked a supporting character's role. I hope you all will understand. Ok?<BR><BR>